Lifou Island Thrush (Turdus poliocephalus pritzbueri)

last observed ca. 1875 on Lifou Island
island montane forest dweller endemic to Lifou, Loyalty Islands
no known specimens
disappeared after introduction of cats; possibly finished off during World War II
References:

Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.178

Greenway, J. C. Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World QL676.7.G7 1967 p.376

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Causes	Endangerment	Pleistocene Timing	Pleistocene Origin	101 Calendar
Historical Era	Birds Map	Mammals Map	References	358 Calendar

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